Care and Support Team

Watch Janice Eddy, Chair of the Care and Support Team (CST) describe the commitment, caring and compassionate individuals of the CST team, who, under the guidance of our ministers; are inspired to reach out to share God’s goodness in times of difficulties and celebration.

Mission Statement:

“… For I was hungry and you fed me, Thirsty and you gave me drink, was a stranger and you received me in your homes, naked and you clothed me. I was sick and you took care of me, in prison and you visited me …, whenever you did this for one of mine, you did it for me …”

Matthew 25:35-40

Purpose:

The Care and Support Team is made up of OUC members specially trained to provide non-judgmental social, emotional and spiritual support to people in need during times of difficulty and celebration.

The Team’s objective is to focus on a ministry which attempts to make visible God’s presence in a meaningful and tangible way.

All communication with the Care and Support Team is handled in a confidential manner.

All meetings and activities are conducted in accordance with the current provincial legislation related to ethics.

The team works within the framework of Orleans United Church alongside and with the support of the Ministers, who attend CST meetings.

Core Values:

Nuturing – Activities aimed at personal growth and support of co-team members

Confidentiality

Qualities:

Compassion, knowledge, sensitivity, discretion, teamwork and a sincere desire to reach out to others with the ability to listen actively without judgement and without a personal agenda.

Resources:

See the CST Team for a list of additional external resources for specific needs such as: counseling, grief, addiction, illness, seniors assistance, community care, health clinics, cultural centers and others.

Contact Information:

The Care and Support Team can be contacted by any of the following means:

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Those requiring assistance with hearing the service may use any portable FM radio with headphones to listen to our worship service. We are transmitting on 95.7 Mhz.

Welcome to Orleans United Church

At Orleans United Church we seek to be a place where people of all ages, stages, backgrounds, and traditions can come together to worship God and build community.

Worship takes place on Sunday mornings at 10 am, with nursery care and programs for our children and youth offered each week. We would be delighted to have you join us.

So bring a friend, invite a neighbour, spread the word – the Spirit is alive and at work at Orleans United Church this fall and we are excited about all that God has in store for us in the year to come!